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   Qui·et

   /ˈkwīət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. making little or no noise: "the car has a quiet, economical engine" Similar silentstillhushednoiselesssoundlessmutedumbspeechlessvoicelessunspeakingsoftlowloweredmutedmuffledfaintindistinctinaudibledullhushedwhisperedstifledsuppressedOpposite loud
   • ▪ (of a place, period of time, or situation) without much activity, disturbance, or excitement: "the street below was quiet, little traffic braving the snow" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • ▪ without being disturbed or interrupted: "all he wanted was a quiet drink" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • 2. carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation: "we wanted a quiet wedding" Similar privateconfidentialsecretdiscreetunofficialoff the recordbetween ourselvesbetween you and me (and the bedpost/gatepost/doorpost/wall)Opposite public
   • ▪ (of a person) tranquil and reserved by nature; not brash or forceful: "his quiet, middle-aged parents" Similar calmequableserenecomposedcool, calm, and collectedplaciduntroubledpeacefulpeaceabletranquilgentlemildphlegmaticimperturbableunexcitablemoderatereserveduncommunicativeunresponsivetaciturnsecretivewithdrawnsilentmeekmousyretiringreticentunforthcomingshyself-effacingdiffidentmodesttemperaterestrainedunassumingunassertiveunemotionalinformal:unflappablerare:equanimous
   • ▪ expressed in a restrained or understated way: "Molly spoke with quiet confidence"
   • ▪ (of a color or garment) unobtrusive; not bright or showy. Similar unobtrusiveunostentatiousunpretentiousrestrainedreservedsoftpalepastelmutedunderstatedsubduedsubtlelow-keyconservativesoberplainordinaryOpposite loud

   noun

   • 1. absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm: "the ringing of the telephone shattered the early morning quiet"
   • ▪ freedom from disturbance or interruption by others: "he understood her wish for peace and quiet"
   • ▪ a peaceful or settled state of affairs in social or political life: "after several months of comparative quiet, the scandal reerupted in August"

   verb

   • 1. make or become silent, calm, or still: North American "there are ways of quieting kids down"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.

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   characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity. “a quiet life”. “a quiet throng of onlookers”. “ quiet peace-loving people”. “the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years”. synonyms: unagitated. not agitated or disturbed emotionally. peaceable, peaceful.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionquiet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   peaceful; without being interrupted. to have a quiet drink. They were enjoying a quiet moment by the lake. I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. (of a person) tending not to talk very much. She was quiet and shy. (of a feeling or an attitude) definite but not expressed in an obvious way.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUIET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   without much noise or activity: I fancy a quiet night in tonight. They found a table in a quiet corner of the restaurant. quiet adjective (NOT TALKING MUCH) B1. If someone is quiet, they do not talk very much: He was a shy, quiet man. keep (sth) quiet. to not talk about something that is secret: It might be wise to keep this quiet for a while.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › quietQuiet - definition of quiet by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 2. a. Free of turmoil and agitation; calm: a quiet lake; a quiet place in the country. b. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute. 3.

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   refraining or free from activity, especially busy or vigorous activity: a quiet Sunday afternoon. making no disturbance or trouble; not turbulent; peaceable: The factions remained quiet for twenty years. motionless or moving very gently: quiet waters. free from disturbing thoughts, emotions, etc.; mentally peaceful: a quiet conscience.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUIET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented. A quiet murmur passed through the classroom. The airlines have invested enormous sums in new, quieter aircraft. Synonyms: soft, low, muted, lowered More Synonyms of quiet. quietly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › quietquiet - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · quiet (plural quiets) The absence of sound; quietness . There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza. We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show. The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility. The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security .